Wix alternative
A Wix alternative built for selling, not site-building
Skip the drag-and-drop site project. Shopstar gives you a commerce-ready page — products, downloads, bookings, memberships, and tickets — that you can launch in minutes and start free.
- Commerce-first
- No site build
- Start free
Everything you need, built in
How they compare
Shopstar vs Wix
See how Shopstar stacks up against Wix for independent sellers and creators.
| Feature | Shopstar | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan to start selling | Paid store plans | |
| One page — no site build | ||
| Sell physical products | ||
| Sell digital downloads | ||
| Bookings & appointments | ||
| Memberships & subscriptions | ||
| Event tickets | Via apps | |
| Local South African payment methods | Limited | |
| AI store builder | ||
| Ready for AI shopping agents | Limited |
Comparison based on publicly available information and general plan features; providers change features and pricing, so please verify current details on each provider’s website.
Why Shopstar
Everything you need to sell — without the build
Everything an independent seller needs to launch, get paid, and grow — without a developer or a website project.
Launch in minutes
Create a beautiful, mobile-first selling page and share the link anywhere. No build, no code, no hosting to manage.
Start free
Begin on the free plan and only pay more as you grow. No monthly fee to get your first sale.
Get paid your way
Accept cards and local payment methods, with automatic payouts to your bank account.
AI store builder
Generate your store, product descriptions, and branding with AI — then make it yours.
Ready for AI shopping agents
Your catalog is discoverable and buyable by AI assistants through open agentic-commerce protocols.
Your brand, your domain
Customise your look and connect your own custom domain, or start on a free Shopstar link.
FAQ
Shopstar vs Wix, answered
- Do I have to build a website?
- No. With Shopstar you get a ready-to-sell page — no drag-and-drop site to design or maintain.
- Can I sell more than physical products?
- Yes — physical products, digital downloads, bookings, memberships, and tickets, all from one page.
- Can I use my own domain?
- Yes. Start on a free Shopstar link and connect your own custom domain whenever you like.
- What does it cost?
- Start free and pay per sale, or subscribe for lower per-sale fees. See the pricing page for details.
Sell anything
One page for everything you sell
Get started
Start selling, skip the site build
Launch your Shopstar page today. Start free.